# Vena: how AI models rank it, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 10 judge labels across 1 categories by 9 of 14 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/vena/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce planning | 0% | 18 | 0% | 10 |

## What the models said for it

- "Vena is specifically positioned for finance-led mid-market 500-5,000 employees preferring Excel workflows." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Workforce planning)
- "Best for: Companies wanting workforce planning + financial management in one platform" (MiniMax M2.5, Workforce planning)
- "Tools like Pigment, Cube, or Vena." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Workforce planning)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 13 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Workforce planning: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 20 → 18 of 98.

## In its own words

What Vena's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: The #1 Microsoft-Native FP&A Platform (https://venasolutions.com/)
- For: finance teams (https://venasolutions.com/)
- Free plan or trial: Book your free Vena demo today. (https://venasolutions.com/)
- Certifications: Microsoft Partner, SOC 1, SOC 2 Type II, Trusted Cloud Provider Member with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), ISO 27001, PCI/DSS Service Provider Level 1, TRUSTe Enterprise Privacy Certification, SOC II
- Hosting: Canada, United States, EU cloud regions
- Customers named: IPSL, First Majestic, Tanger Outlets, Cumming Group, Meats by Linz, Kansas City Chiefs, Partners in Health, Schuh

## What it publishes

Every page venasolutions.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 1775 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 633 pages, 2 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-17
- case study: 71 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-11
- webinar or virtual event: 42 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2024-07-31
- conference or event: 269 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2023-05-24
- comparison: 25 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-31
- template or tool: 134 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-04-28
- glossary or explainer: 15 pages, 2 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-24
- podcast or video: 5 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-01-21
- news or press: 222 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2025-09-19
- Recent: 2026-09-24 glossary or explainer: What is orchestrated planning https://www.venasolutions.com/blog/what-is-orchestrated-planning
- Recent: 2026-09-17 blog: Ai in excel finance data https://www.venasolutions.com/blog/ai-in-excel-finance-data
- Recent: 2026-09-16 blog: Guide consolidated financial statements https://www.venasolutions.com/blog/guide-consolidated-financial-statements
- Recent: 2026-08-31 comparison: Netsuite planning and budgeting alternatives https://www.venasolutions.com/blog/netsuite-planning-and-budgeting-alternatives
- Recent: 2026-08-28 glossary or explainer: What is decision latency https://www.venasolutions.com/blog/what-is-decision-latency
- Recent: 2026-08-11 case study: Sprypoint scales fpa to support rapid growth with vena https://www.venasolutions.com/customer-stories/sprypoint-scales-fpa-to-support-rapid-growth-with-vena

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.